The gastronomy of Middle Navarre: try out the best products

The market gardens of Navarre: the best seasonal produce

Vegetable gardens play an important role in the cuisine of Middle Navarre. Taste the essence of nature in its purest form with cardoon; asparagus; piparras (small green chilli peppers); the bell peppers of Puente la Reina/Gares; and tomatoes, especially the Tomate Feo de Artajona variety at the end of the summer. Make sure that you visit the picturesque pepper market in Puente de la Reina/Gares, held in September, where you can buy delicious vegetables of the highest quality.

There are also other essential products in Middle Navarre, such as walnuts with designation of origin, produced in towns such as Berbinzana.

Please come and enjoy our seasonal products. Check out the local shops and ask for their recommendations. The best flavours of the land are waiting for you in Middle Navarre.

Typical drinks and oils from Middle Navarre

Wines are the jewel in the crown of this region, home to wines with the D.O. Navarra designation of origin. Red, rosé and white wines all have a place on the Navarran palate, with Garnacha being one of the most widely grown grape varieties. If you are interested in wine tourism, be sure to check out our suggestions for wines from Middle Navarre.
Other products you simply must try are the D.O. oil and Pacharán. It is no coincidence that Navarre is the largest producer of the latter in Spain.

Cheeses, wafers and other traditional products

In Middle Navarre, bakery products never disappoint: wafers, pastries, shortbread… they all have a place in the local cuisine. If you visit Ujué, try its delicious, caramelised almonds made using a centuries-old recipe that will take you back to the region’s most traditional culinary heritage. Make sure that you don’t leave Ujué/Uxue without an artisan load under your arm and a good selection of homemade pastries.

Where can you buy local products in Middle Navarre?

You can buy gastronomic products from Middle Navarre directly from their producers or in local shops in any town or village in the region. The best flavours can be found in the most unexpected places, so we encourage you to explore the establishments in the towns and villages you visit and soak up the local gastronomic culture.

As a starting point, here is a list of shops that sell local products for when you next come to Middle Navarre:

Pro tips:

• You can buy wine from any of the region’s wineries.
• Check our calendar of what’s on as you can taste and buy products at our traditional festivities, held in different municipalities in February and from May to October.